Modjeska’s Birthday Open House – *RESCHEDULED TO 10/19

Interpretive
Modjeska's Birthday Open House - *RESCHEDULED TO 10/19

*THIS EVENT IS RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 19 DUE TO UTILITY WORK*

This year, we celebrate Helena Modjeska’s 179th birthday with various Shakespearean performances at her historic home. Madame Modjeska immigrated from Poland in the mid-1870s to find new adventure in America. She settled back into the stage life where she was revered as one of the most famous Shakespearean actresses of the late Victorian era.

After the performances, tour the historic house as Docents share tales of yesteryear in the various rooms. Modjeska’s home designed in 1888 by renowned New York architect Stanford White, is one of the only two National Historic Landmarks in Orange County. Enjoy music and Polish treats, including the famous Modjeskas Candies, a caramel marshmallow that Madame Modjeska approved herself.

Activity Details

Date:
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Time:
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Duration (hours:minutes):
3:00
Type:
Interpretive
Organization:
OC Parks
Area:
Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens
Staging Area:
Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens
Difficulty:
1
Minimum Age:
7

Registration is closed for this activity..